TOKYO, Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (the "Company") today announced consolidated results for the six-month period ended September 30, 2013. The Company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, First Section with the stock code "9684" and prepares its financial statements according to Japan GAAP.

During the six-month period ended September 30, 2013, the distribution sales of console game titles in North America were strong. In addition, software sales of "FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN," released in August 2013, have been making favorable progress, and its number of registered users has been growing steadily. Content for platforms such as browser and smartphone has been building on solid growth. Among others, "SENGOKU IXA," a browser game, has been showing steady performance, and "Kaku-San-Sei Million Arthur," a social game, has become an instant hit in Taiwan and mainland China, following Korea, while its platform has expanded to include PlayStation Vita.

In the Amusement business, sales of "LORD of VERMILION III" were strong, and the operation of the amusement arcades has been showing steady performance.

Forecasts for the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2014 are unchanged from those previously issued on May 13, 2013.

About Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is a holding company leading the Square Enix Group with a diverse range of content and service businesses. The Square Enix Group publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO®. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 62 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®.

DisclaimerThe forward-looking statements in this document are based upon the information currently available, and necessarily include elements that are not entirely predictable. Actual results may differ from the forward-looking statements in this document.

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